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Intel Core i5-12600K vs Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i7 9700F: Comparison
Intel Core i5-12600K and Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i7 9700F separate most on l2 cache: Intel Core i5-12600K at 9.5 MB, Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i7 9700F at 2 MB, 79% in favour of Intel Core i5-12600K. L3 Cache splits them by another 40%, again favouring Intel Core i5-12600K. They match on 5 other specifications, including form factor, market segment and memory channels.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Core | Core i |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Model Number | i5-12600K | 9700F |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Coffee Lake |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2019 |
| TDP | 125 W | 65 W |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA1151 |
| Socket Status | Mature | End of Life |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 14 nm |
| Performance Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Efficiency Cores | 4 | 0 |
| SMT Enabled | true | false |
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.7 | 3.0 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.9 | 4.7 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | true | false |
| L2 Cache | 9.5 MB | 2 MB-79% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB | 12 MB-40% |
| Base Power | 125 W | 65 W |
| Bundled Cooler | None | Intel Laminar RM1 |
| Memory Type | DDR5 or DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Speed | 4800 | 2666 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 128 | 128 |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | No |
| Copilot Plus Certified | false | false |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 16-20% |
| Launch MSRP | 289 | 299 |
| Retail Availability | Boxed Retail | Discontinued |
| Cores | 10 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 8 |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Coffee Lake Refresh, 9th Gen Intel Core |
Verdict
Intel Core i5-12600K
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-12600K is an unlocked overclockable chip, well suited to enthusiast gaming and productivity builds.
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